Ebola Vaccine Update (DRC): The International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision approved releasing 70,000 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the Bundibugyo outbreak—50,000 for frontline health workers and 20,000 for a Phase 3 clinical trial to test protection in humans. Public Health (Polio): WHO confirmed poliovirus type 2 outbreak closures in five African countries—Burundi, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Republic of Congo, and Uganda—after assessments found transmission interrupted through targeted vaccination, surveillance, and environmental monitoring. Energy Tech (Senegal): Viridien signed a multi-client deal with Senegal’s Petrosen to deliver improved offshore subsurface data across the MSGBC basin, aiming to boost exploration decisions and regional capacity. Regional Security & Tech Diplomacy (ECOWAS–AES): Russia’s Lavrov and Ghana’s foreign minister Ablakwa agreed on measures to normalize relations between ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahel States, with security and counterterrorism in the Sahara-Sahel front and center. Marine & Environment (Guinea-Bissau link): A report revisits the case of a Chinese fishmeal operation tied to pollution allegations and court actions, raising questions about ongoing activity connected to a vessel linked to Guinea-Bissau.